Darrius Heyward-Bey visited the Detroit Lions last week, but decided to sign with the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.AP File Photo

Free agent receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey decided signed a one-year deal with the Indianapolis Colts and spurned the Detroit Lions on Monday. He will earn up to $3 million ($1.5 million signing bonus).

Heyward-Bey visited the Lions last week, and was intrigued by the possibility of playing with Matthew Stafford. However, Heyward-Bey liked the stability Indianapolis offered, according to sources.

Detroit will likely have to shift its attention to the NFL draft if it wants to find another receiver to start on the opposite side of Calvin Johnson. Nate Burleson is currently recovering from a broken leg, while Ryan Broyles, who excelled as a slot receiver, is recovering from a season-ending ACL injury.

Heyward-Bey was the seventh overall pick by Oakland in 2009. He has accumulated 2,071 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns during 53 starts in four seasons.